The 5th annual MegaCon Indie Film Festival will showcase numerous award-winning independent short films in the genres of action, anime, animation, comedy, horror, superheroes, science fiction, and suspense. This selection of films is hosted by 3 Boys Productions, the founders of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival, and the creators of the horror adventure comic series "Students of the Unusual." The program begins Friday night February 27th at 6:00 -7:30 pm at the Orange County Convention Center Room 222 A&B. Donations will be accepted for the Hero Initiative.

The New York Film Academy will be awarding the People's Choice Award at the MegaCon Indie Expo! This will be based on the audience vote at the event and has a $3500 value!Terry Cronin of Students of the Unusual will host a panel discussion on independent filmmaking on Saturday, February 28th at 2:40-3:40pm in Room 222B and a panel discussion on making independent comics on Sunday, March 1st at 2:50-3:40pm in Room 222B.